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GrantMissouri NKC Schools Dr. Dan Kahler Innovation Grant Program — 2026-27
Atlas Opportunity Score70/100
Funding$500-$3,000 per awarded project, based on scope and impact. The current official page does not state a total program funding pool.
DeadlineRolling monthly through November 2026 or until available funds are awarded. Next published review cutoff: September 25, 2026; later published cutoffs: October 30 and November 27, 2026. The official page does not publish a cutoff time or time zone.
Required next actionEligible NKC Schools staff should confirm the project fits one or more published priorities, review the current 2026-27 guidebook, application, budget, and AwardSpring requirements, confirm project-specific cost and vendor rules, and submit for the next applicable monthly review while funds remain. The next published review cutoff is September 25, 2026; the official page does not publish a cutoff time or time zone. For any health-science or clinical-skills N9+ concept, obtain district/Foundation confirmation of device/platform allowability and procurement before applicant-specific package work.
Current statusActive — 2026-27 Kahler Innovation Grant applications are accepted and reviewed monthly July through November 2026, or until available funds are awarded. Next published review cutoff: September 25, 2026; later cutoffs: October 30 and November 27, 2026. The official page does not publish a cutoff time or time zone, and Atlas does not infer one.Source verificationSeptember 19, 2026Tracked applicant typesSchool or School District
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